Man spits in woman's face during road rage incident near Alewife

A Cambridge resident reported that a man spat in her face during a road rage incident on Rindge Avenue, and then threatened to punch her.

Police responded to a report of an assault on Alewife Brook Parkway at approximately 8:25 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the reporting person, who said while she was driving down Rindge Avenue she was cut off by another motorist. When she approached the intersection of Alewife Brook Parkway and Rindge Avenue, the operator reportedly exited his vehicle and swore at her and then spat in her face.

At this point, the victim attempted to exit her vehicle to confront the operator, who then told her he would punch her in the face. She said she remained in her vehicle out of fear, and the suspect re-entered his vehicle and†drove towards Route 2.